In detail
A butterfly, yes, but not a twee one. Wax-print wings with bold graphic patterns, a deep purple, two little gold rivets at the tips of the antennae... And a 10 × 10 cm format that fits anywhere: on a shelf, a desk, a bit of wall that needs some colour.
For you if you love butterflies without the soppy side. Or as a gift, for someone who has everything... except a one-of-a-kind piece with a story 😉
Speaking of which, the wax has one. It's the offcuts from a custom order: a client wanted my Vagabondages shoulder bag (“Exoplanet”, “C'est ASSE(z), 2” and “Atypie”) in her own colours, and I spent two hours in a fabric shop sending her photos of every possible print until she fell for this one.
It's also the very first butterfly. I designed it to be recognisable and simple enough for a first picture: it might well join the Discovery Kit one day. You'd have the original.
And if it's the technique that caught your eye: Kinusaiga can be learned.
At home with the Discovery Kit (instructions in French; Neptune, Cosmos or Macareux for now), or with me in a workshop.
And if you have a fabric you hold dear, I can also turn it into a bespoke picture.
Features
- 10 × 10 × 2 cm textile picture, ready to hang
- Wooden back with metal hanger
- On the back: a stamped QR code and the piece number, handwritten
- Handmade in my workshop in the Loire
Materials
- Wings: wax-print offcuts, left over from a custom order
- Background and body: purple and black poplins
- Antennae: two small gold rivets
- Edge: sky-blue pre-folded cotton bias tape
Good to know
Care
Your finished piece needs no particular care: a wipe with a cloth now and then, and avoid hanging it in direct sunlight to preserve the fabric colours.
Shipping
Shipped within 24 hours (except weekends), with tracking. Within mainland France, from €4.90 depending on weight, by Colissimo or Mondial Relay (Colissimo only for Monaco). To the French overseas territories, at Colissimo rates. Ships to France (overseas territories included) and Monaco only, for now.
Warranty
14 days money-back guarantee, 2-year legal conformity warranty. Learn more about your rights.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kinusaiga textile panel?
Kinusaiga is a Japanese craft technique that involves creating pictures by tucking pieces of fabric into grooves cut into a board of extruded polystyrene.
The result: crisp, graphic shapes, subtle relief, and the living texture of the fabric on top of it all.
I make one-of-a-kind pieces or small series, with exclusive patterns and fabrics, ready to hang at home and add a touch of originality.
Want to try the technique yourself? My discovery kit lets you make your first picture at home, in an evening.
Would you rather be guided? I run small-group workshops (six people maximum, 2.5 hours, €40 per person, snack on the house), with ready-made patterns and selected fabrics... or your own fabric. All the details and next dates on kinusaiga-sentimental.fr.
Finally, I make fully bespoke Kinusaiga pictures: pattern, size, colour palette, fabric layout, everything is decided together. If the idea speaks to you, let's talk it through during a discovery call.
For you, it's a way to turn your sentimental fabrics into a genuine work of art to display: a babywearing wrap, a scarf, a childhood fabric... cut, rearranged, framed. The fabric is no longer tucked away in a cupboard: it's showcased, on the wall.
What are the delivery timeframes?
All orders (excluding custom orders) are shipped within 24 hours (excl. weekends and public holidays), carefully packed and tracked.
The delivery time then depends on the chosen shipping method (Mondial Relay or Colissimo) and the delivery location (France or abroad). Delays may occur due to reasons beyond my control (e.g., related to the carrier).
What are the payment methods and conditions?
Payment can be made in several ways:
- Right away on the website, by credit card or PayPal: your order will be shipped immediately;
- In 4 installments with PayPal (on the website, subject to acceptance by PayPal): at no additional cost to you, and your order will be shipped immediately;
- Deferred payment by bank transfer (with direct contact according to your preferences): your order will only be shipped upon receipt of the full payment.
How can I return an item, and what are the maximum return timeframes?
In accordance with Article L. 221-18 of the French Consumer Code, you have 14 days after receiving the item to withdraw from your purchase, without having to give a reason. This right does not apply to made-to-order creations (Essentials, bespoke pieces, bespoke Kinusaiga artworks, personalised mirrors), which are of course still covered by the legal warranties.
For an order placed on the website, submit your request on the withdrawal page. For an order placed another way, email me at hello@kinusaiga-sentimental.fr. You then have 14 days to send the item back, at your own expense.
And if something isn't right, feel free to talk to me about it by phone too, at +33(0)661356222: we may find a solution together.
For more information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.
What if it were your fabric?
Your wedding dress.
Your father's shirt.
Your baby wrap.
I can turn it into a bespoke picture.
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